Some people look for problems; others look for solutions. The problem, to me, with people who look for problems is that they can get good at it. When you’re with them, you may find yourself surrounded by problems you never would have found otherwise. What I like about people who look for solutions is that they find them. When you are with them, you tend to enjoy yourself, unaware that[…] Keep reading →
People who like living life to its fullest should read this post. My mom shouldn’t, at least not the first link. Holy cow. Good thing I didn’t read this article before I swam across the Hudson River! But then according to this article, no problem. And here’s a whole organization, Hudson River Swim, dedicated to it, and raising money to find cancer cures. I think Dave and I started a[…] Keep reading →
Here’s another lesson from my stylist friend besides how fast even significant personal change can be, possibly obvious to people more stylish than me. He told me a major goal of how you dress is to polarize. At first polarizing sounded counterproductive. Polarizing in a discussion breaks down communication. Why would I want to polarize? Why would I want to repel people? He explained further. Many people dress to fit[…] Keep reading →
As I write, the Union Square Parsons art project is gaining momentum — at $614, we’re over 12% of the way there. Supporting art is rewarding! So is supporting students and making New York City a better place for everyone. Your donation counts. Please check out the page to support it! Spread the link to friends. Enjoy me looking dorky on camera! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/492851406/big-beautiful-public-art-by-parsons-class-in-union
Myth: great personal change or development takes time. You have to understand where you are, your goals, and how to get from one place to the other. Myth: great personal change is hard. You have to overcome hurdles that take time, energy, and other resources. I believed those myths for a long time. I hear people counseling others with them all the time. Now it pains me to hear those[…] Keep reading →
Have you ever had someone suggest you calm down or take it easy? Nearly everyone has at some point. When it happens, I’d bet the person saying it was annoying. First let’s look at it from an awareness perspective, then what to do about it. Consider the situation. If they were suggesting you should calm down, you probably weren’t calm. Moreover you probably recently got un-calm. If they were talking[…] Keep reading →
Today I’ve been fine tuning tomorrow’s talk, working on the Parsons display, and preparing for the Fred talk, now scheduled for April 23. A bit of preparation for my gallery show in May too. A lot of events coming up. May you live in interesting times too. Oh yeah, and another donation to the Parsons display! Please donate and spread the word! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/492851406/big-beautiful-public-art-by-parsons-class-in-union
This post continues my About page. Where to find more The best place to find more, besides contacting me, is one of my seminars or classes. If I haven’t posted about an upcoming one recently, check with me for something coming up. Here are some sources that have been influential or inspirational to me (just names of people and books now, I’ll put in links soon). Business Marshall Goldsmith –[…] Keep reading →
This post continues my About page. Topics This blog is about values, meaning, purpose, importance, passion, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence enabling you to develop yourself and improve your life through better understanding these things the underlying science, mostly evolutionary psychology, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy observations of the world arising from this perspective This blog’s perspective is founded on 1) my Model of the human emotional and motivational system[…] Keep reading →